Abstract
The first clinical application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) 11 years ago was on the head of newborn infants under intensive care. Since then much credible and some important data have been accumulated in this area of research. The best data have been obtained using manipulation of arterial oxygen saturation to obtain single or repeated estimates of cerebral blood flow or cerebral blood volume, or interference with cerebral venous return to obtain measures of venous oxygen saturation. It has been more difficult to take advantage of the continuous and noninvasive nature of NIRS. In particular, the value of the cytochrome signal can still be doubted. A role has not yet developed for NIRS in clinical neonatology.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
